Francois Borgel, a case maker in business since 1880, was undeniably a pioneer in the field of waterproof cases. Most vintage watch collectors know the initials F.B. with an ideogram of the key, the marquee stamped on Borgel designs. By …
Lately, I haven’t been very active on forums, focusing most of my watch community activities on Instagram – where you can find me as @mikethewis. What chased me out of forums was the fair share of drama on every one …
During the Second World War, scores of watch manufacturers produced watches for the German military. Some were recognizable brands, such as Zenith, Longines, Mimo (Girard-Perregaux), Glycine, and Doxa. The German military specification All standard-issue watches had the same core features. …
Justifying my approach to collecting watches requires a trip down memory lane and some soul searching. For some years now, I’ve seen a trend for small collections. A three-watch collection, a five-watch collection. Melvin and I have argued about collecting more …
Like all technical features of watches, the choice of case material has changed over time. Some materials that were once popular have become uncommon. Some have gained popularity over time. And some were and are popular. In this article, I’ll …
Omega is a great brand. Both the new and the vintage models are fantastic. However, if you buy a new one from an AD or boutique, the risk of buying a lemon is very low. You can buy one with …
